Common Spring Pests in Arizona
Spring is in full swing here in the Grand Canyon state. On top of pretty weather, longer nights, and fun times, that also means the return of active, spring pests. If you aren’t careful and proactive with your pest prevention, your house could quickly succumb to a devastating pest infestation. Luckily, your friends at Urban […]
Cockroaches in Arizona
As we say goodbye to winter and embrace spring and summer, one important thing homeowners should keep in mind is the return of pests. That’s the unfortunate reality: hot, dry weather increases pest activity. One pest that can be significantly affected by the weather is the cockroach. Cockroaches generally will infest a home more during […]
Scorpions in Arizona: 3 Things To Know
Spring is around the corner for hot, dry, and sunny Arizona. That inevitably means more pests roaming the desert and trying to invade your home. One of the most common Arizona pests are scorpions. In fact, according to DesertUSA, Arizona has one of the highest concentrations of scorpions in the United States. When dealing with […]
Pest Control Pet Safety
One of the most common concerns for homeowners or renters considering pest control is whether or not it is pet-friendly. It’s a fair concern given the chemicals and methods that can be implemented for pest control, especially if you don’t know much about pest control. And inexperience with pest control and treatment can cause issues, […]
How Cockroaches Get Into Your Home
Cockroaches pose one of the biggest pest infestation problems to homeowners. They are tough, persistent, and social creatures that can quickly overrun any home. In fact, according to U.S. Census data, 14 million housing units residents saw cockroaches in their homes within the last year. This makes them one of the most popular pests, which […]
What is Termidor? Everything You Need to Know
When implementing proper pest control, a few things come to mind that separate professional pest control from do-it-yourself (DIY) pest control: training, experience, and chemical treatments. With DIY pest control in terms of termites and ants, you can certainly try to fend off pests with bait traps or other sprays, but virtually nothing does the […]
Should You Do Your Own Pest Control?
While you may not be too worried about most pests during the cold winter, spring –and its pests– are right around the corner. Like most people in the Phoenix area, you’re probably worried about termites, cockroaches, spiders, mice, and more infesting your home. But with the hot and dry desert climate, Arizona pests can be […]
10 Ways to Prevent Pest Infestations
Just because the summer season and warmer weather are gone, that doesn’t mean your home is impenetrable from a pest infestation. The patterns and behaviors of pests certainly differ during the winter, so it’s important to stay vigilant to any signs of pests and do your part to keep them out. Before you know it, […]
Winter Pests in Arizona and How to Prevent Them
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many pests become virtually absent. The most annoying of them, such as bees, mosquitoes, and flies, a hideaway for the winter, and homeowners rejoice without their annoyance. But just because some pests are gone for the winter does not mean all of them are gone. […]
